Pecan Breeding at the National Collection of Genetic Resources for Pecans & Hickories

Dr. Xinwang Wang and Keith Kubenka show the process of breeding pecan at the National Collection of Genetic Resources for Pecans and Hickories in Texas. They provide an overview of the process from selecting breeding lines to processing pollen, checking female flower receptivity, and performing controlled cross pollinations.
Funding for this video was provided by USDA-Agricultural Research Service, with additional support from Colorado State University and USDA-NIFA-Higher Education Challenge Grant (2020-70003-303930). USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.